MeetingsNet

MARCH 29, 2021

IHG, whose meetings-focused brands include InterContinental, Kimpton, Regent, and Crowne Plaza, has announced a partnership with Wellness 4 Humanity to provide and administer rapid on-site covid testing for corporate and association meetings at more than 70 properties in the United States.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Even as in-person meetings continue to reemerge with a vengeance, virtual meetings have taken a primary position in the event professional toolbox. Yes, hybrid meetings are more complicated and costly, but virtual is here to stay without a doubt,” he said. A More Customer-focused Virtual Environment. “We The Back-up Plan.

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Attendease

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

This is best done by scheduling a planning meeting with company leadership and other key stakeholders for the event. Make sure to balance the overarching goals of the event with the company’s overall corporate strategy while also considering attendee preferences and perspectives (more on that shortly). Entertaining?

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 22, 2024

In his most recent role as general manager of Calistoga Motor Lodge, he spearheaded a construction project that added 39 rooms, reduced food and beverage costs and skillfully managed finances. Along with expertise in corporate travel events and hotel contracting, he brings a passion for community service. Pete/Clearwater.

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The Castle Group

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

You need to hit it out of the park, but it’s a first time event at your company, and planning is not your primary role or in your wheelhouse. But how do you select the best company for the task? What do event management companies do? First, what is an event management company, and what support can they offer?

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MeetingsNet

MAY 16, 2019

An online reseller of contracted meeting elements launches a week ahead of its industry rollout at the IMEX show in Frankfurt. When meetings are canceled, the group that signed the contract is typically responsible to pay either a flat fee or a percentage of the revenue they were to bring to the contracted supplier.

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Meetings Contracts Food and Beverage Hotels 89

SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

How to prepare for 2023 contract negotiations Yes, we’re out of the pandemic shutdown, but it’s not back to “business as usual.” From workforce shortages to inflation worries, what should event planners be looking for when it comes to 2023 contracts? On the “high” side: Larger deposits up-front for hotel contracts.

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Planning Pod

OCTOBER 2, 2023

So, how can you turn your passion for food into a thriving business? What type of food do you feel the most passionate about? LLCs are a popular business entity for small businesses, while larger catering companies may opt for corporations. What’s your favorite dish to cook?

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SmartMeetings

APRIL 19, 2017

This industry runs on jargon, and since meeting planning requires everyone to work at a rapid click, it’s best to get acquainted with it yourself. Certified Meeting Professional , a merit one receives from completing the Convention Industry Council’s certification program for professionals in the meeting, convention and exhibition industries.

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Attendease

JANUARY 21, 2021

When we emerge from our government-imposed cocoons, we are less likely to find participants content with trends that meet pop culture standards but rather will shift and seek those that tie into the deeper values they have put to the test over this past year. This eloquently sums up what 2021 will need as we return to live events.

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Planning Pod

AUGUST 14, 2023

If you’re unsure where to start, provide forms or surveys during the event registration process so guests can easily enter their dietary needs, meal preferences, and other key details, such as food allergies. You don’t want to run out of food halfway through your event, so take steps to ensure you have plenty of food available.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 13, 2019

However, since that’s not the world most of us inhabit, here are a few tips I’ve picked up from meeting planners over the course of my 14 years as a keynote speaker. Negotiate Your AV Costs Before Signing a Contract. In the words of one event planner, “Once I sign that contract, I can’t get them to budge on anything.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 7, 2017

While some event professionals may gleefully embrace the prospect of negotiating contracts for large events, many would rather run for the hills. You would be surprised at how many people do not actually read every line in a contract. However, you might consider negotiating the prior year’s rates for services such as food and beverage.

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GEVME

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

In order to carry out a targeted search for a venue, it is first necessary to determine the general conditions and criteria that a given venue must meet. Food and beverage. Take care of any legal issues and contracts. Food and beverages. Prices should be provided for any food or beverage items.

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 28, 2020

Hybrid meetings may be the bridge to bringing corporate gatherings back. Not everyone is going to be comfortable attending a meeting in person just yet, or anytime soon. Bonus: This multichannel model allows companies to reach a larger audience. Bonus: This multichannel model allows companies to reach a larger audience.

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MeetingsNet

APRIL 8, 2021

On Global Meetings Industry Day, hospitality-sales veterans detailed how availability, contracting, and staffing will be different for meetings after the pandemic. This will require more training to bring employees up to speed on servicing not just the business elements of meetings, but also the guest-experience side. “To

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SmartMeetings

APRIL 3, 2020

Meetings in the financial and insurance sector require outside-the-box thinking. The economy was humming along before the coronavirus hit, but even then the majority of meeting planners in the financial and insurance industries were keeping their budgets in neutral. Financial and insurance meetings in the U.S.

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MeetingsNet

JUNE 26, 2023

It’s a baffling trend, and one that hotel guests and meeting planners alike must contend with: The percentage of U.S. Specifically, housekeeping and food & beverage are the areas where shortfalls are presently the greatest. Some large hotel companies are seeking to alleviate this issue.

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Planning Pod

JUNE 10, 2022

Planning Pod is a top software choice for catering companies, restaurants, hotels and event venues because it integrates catering management, venue management and event management software tools into an all-in-one, user-friendly platform. Food-&-Beverage + Menu Management. Get started with Planning Pod today >>.

Food and Beverage 78

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 3, 2019

Smart Meetings asked experts about their tricks for creating a phenomenal experience while spending a minimal amount of money. Food and beverage is an essential element of any gathering—and it is also one of the costliest. Related : 4 Easy Tips for Reducing Meeting Waste. Savvy Contract Negotiations.

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Food and Beverage Contracts Negotiating Financial 76

PCMA Convene

APRIL 2, 2018

In 2014, venture capitalist Ron Shah was deep into a month of internal meetings when the pipes burst in. He worked the phones in a rush, trying to clinch local hotel meeting rooms on short notice. Surely, he thought, there must be a less aggravating way to book small meetings. his building. He called it Bizly. “It

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Smart Meetings

JULY 21, 2023

With over 25 years of experience in travel, tourism and business events, and in leadership roles with Starwood Hotels and Resorts and Destination Toronto, he brings extensive experience to oversee BestCities operations, focusing on their values of legacy, sustainability and advancement of the global impact of meeting events.

Food and Beverage 52

Food and Beverage Hospitality Hotels Tourism 52

GEVME

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

In order to carry out a targeted search for a venue, it is first necessary to determine the general conditions and criteria that a given venue must meet. Food and beverage. Take care of any legal issues and contracts. Food and beverages. Prices should be provided for any food or beverage items.

Food and Beverage 120

Food and Beverage Venues Transportation Contracts 120

SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Meeting professionals have always shouldered a hefty bag of tricks to fix the jagged edges that emerge at even the most meticulously polished events. Today, though, even veteran meeting organizers face Code Red calamities previously unimaginable. More than seven percent had produced more than 10 face-to-face meetings during that time.

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Attendease

JANUARY 21, 2021

When we emerge from our government-imposed cocoons, we are less likely to find participants content with trends that meet pop culture standards but rather will shift and seek those that tie into the deeper values they have put to the test over this past year. This eloquently sums up what 2021 will need as we return to live events.

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2021 Food and Beverage Travel Sustainability 195

MeetingsNet

JULY 26, 2021

Even a scientific testing company integral to the global fight against Covid-19 has experienced the uncertainty of in-person events in the Now Normal. Meetings / dinners outdoors, except one rain instance (tripled social distancing space). Meetings situated one person per six-foot table, each six feet apart.

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MeetingsNet

JULY 26, 2021

Even a scientific testing company integral to the global fight against Covid-19 has experienced the uncertainty of in-person events in the Now Normal. Meetings / dinners outdoors, except one rain instance (tripled social distancing space). Meetings situated one person per six-foot table, each six feet apart.

Food and Beverage 105

Food and Beverage Contracts 2021 2020 105

PCMA Convene

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

“They gave us three options: Terminate our original contract and they would return our deposit with no penalty, Reschedule the event in 2020 with new contract terms; or. Postpone to 2021 with the same contract terms.”. FAMP opted to renegotiate its contract terms and host an in-person event in 2020. Physical distancing.

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Trade Shows Contracts 2020 Food and Beverage 105

Event Leadership Institute

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

What can event and meeting pros do to keep their skills relevant and up-to-date? Learn what it takes to produce virtual events and meetings – including virtual fundraisers. Event & Meeting Management Fundamentals. Technical Meeting & Event Production. Virtual Event & Meeting Management.

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SevenEvents

OCTOBER 17, 2023

in this guide, we’ll reveal our ultimate blueprint for event budgeting, providing you with the insights, tools and knowledge you need to plan and execute an event that meets yours and your clients’ goals and exceeds their expectations. event planning is a complex but rewarding challenge that involves a lot of attention to detail.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Many of those companies enlarged their presence in the first year that International visitors were back in substantial numbers. Highlights included experiential activations designed to inspire what comes next in designing better meetings. The Smart Meetings team was on the expo floor getting updates and sharing snapshots of the action.

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Canadian Special Events

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Langley, BC Apply here Marketing Manager, Events – PMH Foundation University Health Network, Toronto, ON Apply here Wedding and Events Manager Vieni Estates, Lincoln, ON Apply here Wedding and Events Manager Harbour Estates Winery, Jordan Station, ON Apply here Commercial Events Manager Stockyards Beverage Co.,

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Stova

MARCH 17, 2023

A generational shift (mostly driven by technology and online interaction) is forcing large hotel chains to create new brands with completely overhauled meeting and event offers. Rates can be particularly complex when guest room accommodation is part of the overall meeting or event requirement. Happy days.

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Prestige Events Magazine

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

After The Meetings Show, earlier in the year, the synergy between the two organisations has led to a formal 3-year partnership to provide Venues of Excellence with key exhibition support, combined with a range of other products and services which Leopold Marketing can promote to the members.

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Guidebook

DECEMBER 30, 2019

In order to succeed in this exciting and dynamic industry, it’s important for organizers to keep their fingers on the pulse of attendees’ expectations and make adjustments to meet them. . We’re seeing more companies across industries actively integrate sustainability into their business, according to a recent study by McKinsey.

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 7, 2019

The industry is all too aware of the environmental damage caused by everything from plastic and non-recyclable branded materials, food wastage, excessive travel, generators, transporting goods, long hours on-site or in the office to ‘get the job done’ and sleepless nights and stress. Areas of interest. Brand Events. Concerts & Tours.

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Stova

MARCH 16, 2023

The Strategic Meetings Management Guide Successful strategic meetings management requires a wide array of skills and tools to help you meet stakeholders' expectations and reach your goals. Within this guide, you will receive the tools and knowledge to become a meeting strategist for your organization.

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